I had an epiphany yesterday. It all started as I sat down determined not to fall into my same routine. I began to journal my thoughts, giving voice to my frustrations between what my life is like and what I wish it were like. As I wrote, a question started forming in my mind, what …
Category: God’s lessons
I Eat The Cookies
After two days of indulging and knowing today would be more of the same, I mentally chastised myself for being unable to restrain myself. I thought over my year and my attempts to exercise and lose weight, and every other desire of mine to do better and be better, concluding I am unable to do …
The God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
Today I faced a situation I was hoping not to have need of facing. After healing from my third back surgery in late July, I started to have increasing pain over the last month. Finally giving in to the reality of it, I made an appointment with my doctor. On my way there this morning …
Reasoning, The Folly of Job’s Friends
My husband informed me of an oversight that was made regarding the plans for building our home. One that will cost us thousands of dollars we don't have. I've touched on a few of our troubles on this road to buying property and building our dream home. Troubles that increasingly have me questioning God and …
In
Acts 17:28 (ESV) Over the past few years, I’ve been uncovering a mysterious power. It is the power of in. For such a small word it has made a big difference in how I perceive my identity. This little word is so vast that I am still learning its reach. Even this blog post will …
Mysterious Ways
You've all heard the saying, ”God works in mysterious ways.” What does that mean, exactly? Does it mean he's unpredictable? Does it mean he is like a riddle? Merriam-Webster defines mysterious as: exciting wonder, curiosity, or surprise while baffling efforts to comprehend or identify. Whereas, Oxford Languages defines it this way: difficult or impossible to …
Friday Faith
I want to thank my readers for allowing me to sort through my faith in this blog. Each Friday post provides me with a way back to God. So often during the week I am submerged in life’s overwhelming ocean of disappointments, challenges, and stresses. Here I find my anchor as I gaze back onto …
When Troubles Come
Have you ever been in the midst of a stressful situation, wondering if you will ever make it through? Have you ever wanted to give up? Or punch someone? I wish I could say no, but that’s where my husband and I find ourselves now. As we go through this process of purchasing property to …
Rule Breaker
When I woke up this morning I had this thought, I was a rule breaker. How can that be? I have always considered myself a rule follower. I’ve even described myself to other people as a rule follower. But it seems the Holy Spirit wanted to point some things out to me. I’m using the …
Affirmations
I have been using the Noom app to help me in my quest for a healthier lifestyle. The app provides behavioral training, education, accountability, and support. Plus, the planning I’ve learned in my Flourish Writers Academy has dovetailed with Noom, helping me in setting goals for my health. Similarly, FWA incorporates accountability and support with …
The Far Reaches of Grace 